We don't want to stop home development - only ensure that it is sustainable | Letter

A requirement of nutrient neutrality is necessary to protect our rivers and seas, writes Tony Juniper of Natural EnglandYour article claims that nutrient neutrality "has halted development across a swath of England" (Wetlands protection law delays building of new homes in England, 2 May).Nutrient neutrality is not about stopping developments - it's about ensuring any new development does not make nutrient pollution worse in those areas where there is already a longstanding and serious water pollution problem. Continue reading...